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W547 BFC

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

208,337 mi
Last recorded208,337 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 BFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 208,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of the track rod bar joint covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few areas of corrosion all over chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 200,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear outriggers but not structural

corrosion in front crossmember under radiator

different rear coil spring on rear axle

rear wiper blade marking rear screen

Fail 11 Nov 2022 200,751 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear outriggers but not structural

corrosion in front crossmember under radiator

different rear coil spring on rear axle

rear wiper blade marking rear screen

Pass 15 Nov 2021 192,943 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 181,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 181,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 166,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 166,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 151,226 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside and nearside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis and under body corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside and nearside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis and under body corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 140,188 miles

Both front ball joint have slight play

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 130,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 122,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush unbonded / worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn.... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 122,501 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside split.... (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush unbonded / worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn.... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear axle bump stop missing....

Fail 18 Nov 2014 114,239 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear axle bump stop missing....

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,219 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 106,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,748 miles

steering box slightly damp

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,053 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear near chassis

Fail 2 Nov 2009 87,053 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear near chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 54,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,901 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W547 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W547 BFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W547 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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